Comparison of the solar spectral ultraviolet irradiance in motor vehicles with windows in an open and closed position

Michael G Kimlin; A V Parisi; B D Carter; D Turnbull

doi:10.1007/s00484-002-0131-5

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Comparison of the solar spectral ultraviolet irradiance in motor vehicles with windows in an open and closed position

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Comparison of the solar spectral ultraviolet irradiance in motor vehicles with windows in an open and closed position

Michael G Kimlin, A V Parisi, B D Carter and D Turnbull

International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol.46(3), pp.150-156

2002

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-002-0131-5

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skin damage

Vehicle Spectral Erythema

The solar ultraviolet (UV) spectrum was measured by a spectroradiometer located inside two common Australian vehicles: a family wagon and a four-wheel-drive vehicle. The entrance optics of the spectroradiometer was orientated, in turn, on a horizontal plane, towards the driver and passenger windows and towards the windshield. UV spectra were recorded when the vehicles' windows were in an open and closed position. For a typical Australian family wagon, on a horizontal plane inside the vehicle, closing the windows decreased, the total UV irradiance by a factor of 3.2, whilst in a four-wheel drive the irradiance decreased by a factor of 2.1. In order to reduce the likelihood of developing of UV-related eye and skin disorders, drivers should use appropriate UV protection whilst driving a vehicle with the windows in an open position. Results gained from this research provide new findings on the exposure of humans to UV in a vehicle.

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Title: Comparison of the solar spectral ultraviolet irradiance in motor vehicles with windows in an open and closed position
Authors: Michael G Kimlin (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
A V Parisi (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
B D Carter (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
D Turnbull (Author) - University of Southern Queensland
Publication details: International Journal of Biometeorology, Vol.46(3), pp.150-156
Publisher: Springer
Date published: 2002
DOI: 10.1007/s00484-002-0131-5
ISSN: 0020-7128
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449589502621
Output Type: Journal article

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